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Describe an outdoor sport you would like to do: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What the outdoor sport is?
  • Where would you try this sport?
  • How easy would it be to learn this sport?
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Cue 1:What the outdoor sport is?

  • Clearly state the outdoor sport you are interested in and provide a brief description of it.
  • Mention what attracts you to this sport, such as its physical benefits or the thrill it offers.

Example

The outdoor sport I would like to try is paragliding. I have always been fascinated by the idea of soaring through the sky and experiencing the freedom of flight. The thrill of gliding over beautiful landscapes and feeling the wind rush past me is something I find incredibly appealing.

Cue 2:Where would you try this sport?

  • Identify a specific location where you would like to try paragliding, ideally a place known for this activity.
  • Explain why you chose this location, mentioning its scenic beauty or reputation for adventure sports.

Example

I would love to try paragliding in Bir Billing, which is known as one of the best paragliding spots in India. The stunning views of the Dhauladhar mountain range and the lush green valleys below make it an ideal place for this sport. I have heard that the take-off point offers breathtaking scenery, which would enhance the overall experience.

Cue 3:How easy would it be to learn this sport?

  • Discuss the learning curve associated with the sport and any training required.
  • Mention any personal experiences or observations about how others have learned this sport.

Example

I believe paragliding is relatively easy to learn, especially with proper guidance. There are many schools in Bir Billing that offer beginner courses. From what I have seen, most people can grasp the basics within a few days of training. I am excited about the idea of learning from experienced instructors and eventually flying solo.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, paragliding is an outdoor sport that excites me due to its adventurous nature and the stunning views it offers. I look forward to trying it in Bir Billing, where I can learn from professionals and enjoy the thrill of flying.

    Following this structure will ensure you cover all the essential points while providing a clear and engaging response to the cue card topic.

    Tips to answer this Cue Card

    1: Vague Descriptions

    Using vague language can make your answer unclear. It's important to provide specific details about the sport you want to try to engage the listener.

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    Use descriptive language and specific examples to explain what the sport is and why you find it interesting.

    2: Ignoring Location Details

    Failing to mention where you would try the sport can lead to a lack of context. The location can enhance your answer and show your enthusiasm.

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    Include a specific location and explain why it is suitable for the sport, such as its facilities or natural environment.

    Underestimating Learning Curve

    Not addressing how easy or difficult it is to learn the sport can leave your answer incomplete. This aspect shows your understanding of the sport.

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    Discuss the skills required and your personal experience with similar activities to give a clearer picture of the learning process.

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    Band 6-7

    So I really like to play badminton, which is an outdoor sport. It can be played in singles as well as in doubles. The rules are pretty basic. You need to ensure that whenever you are serving or whenever you are a part of the game, the shuttle does not cross the boundary. If it crosses the boundary, then the opposite team gets a point. It's pretty easy to pick up the sport and within a couple of hours of practice, someone who is new to the game will pick it up. I learned it when I was a kid. My father taught me how to play it. Growing up, me, my younger brother and all of our friends, we used to play it. And it was pretty fun. It gets real when you start playing it for the score and you have something to lose. It's pretty fun and it's challenging as well as it's pretty exciting. The sport has been picked up by a lot of other national players within the country and people have been performing really great both in national and international forums. And whenever I have free time, I watch these games, the tournaments, and I try to ensure that I pick up new skills or maybe tactics of throwing the shuttles and just enjoy the good game.

    Band 6-7

    Cricket has been one of my favourite sports since my childhood. I have started to pick up a bat and ball even before I learnt how to jog or to run or do any of the other activities. Just like any other Indian kid, I also tried to play bowling or batting whichever I got a chance at. Other than that, I loved bowling and cricket because it was one of my favourite things. Because whenever I used to see the stumps being thrown out by a fast Yorker ball, it used to make me happy and it used to make me so much get a new feeling that I would not get while batting. On the other hand, the variances in cricket is so much that a person can start to play it and finish it within about an hour to a couple of hours or to maybe even a whole day and might extend to a couple of days. It depends on that and it can be played from a gully cricket to a professional cricket level. In a gully cricket, which I used to play, we used to play it between 2-3 people and we used to make our own rules depending on the size, the variety and the type of people and the type of the venue which we were playing cricket at. So due to that, cricket is a very adaptive sport which can be learned by anyone and it's very simple to be learned by. Even in the case that you don't have a bat and ball, you can play it with any sort. We used to play, for example, we used to play leg cricket or a pad cricket. Various types of cricket could be played. Due to that, its adaptability could be shown anywhere and due to that, it can be played anywhere except in rainy season because cricket cannot be played because it's mostly made for dry seasons and dry pitches. Therefore, otherwise, it's a perfect sport for everyone.

    Band 6-7

    My favorite sport which I like to play is basketball. A basketball is an outdoor sport which is played on a court and it has 5 members each. I like this game very much as I play basketball from my school's team. I play this game in a stadium which is located in my town and I often play this game in my school during practice hours. This game is a very wonderful game. It has a wide base in United States of America. This game is quite a sort of game which is having many rules and regulations. But these rules can be easily learnt. This game is all about the perfect shooting of the ball in the rim. As the ultimate goal of the team is to score a basket by putting a ball in the basket. And this game could be easily learnt. The main important things which one should consider while playing is its speed and dribbling. The main thing which is important in dribbling is bouncing the basketball. And it requires significant skills as you have to steal the ball from your opponent. You have to save your ball from being stolen. And you have to go into the court of your opponent and score a basket. And sometimes during this you also have to take care of the time violation. As within 30 seconds of having the ball in your hand you have to cross and go into the court of your opponent. And there are certain types of time variations which you have to keep in your mind. Like you cannot hold the basketball for more than 5 seconds. If you hold it for more than 5 seconds then it is treated as a penalty and the ball is given to your opponent.

    Band 6-7

    Officer, I am a teenage old boy and a student by profession. I have recently completed my plus 2 CBSE non-medical. I am always sheltered by my parents and is not prone to the hardship of the life. Also, they take care of my decision making and learning skills. There are a lot of outdoor sports that I would like to try or that are my favorite. As I am a teenager and I have just completed my plus 2 exams, so I am totally free. So these days I am included to badminton. It is very good sports for me as I like to play it. I play it usually with my friends, my brother in my free time when my IELTS preparation is over. We play this sports in our terrace or in our, you can say, in our road or in our playground near to my home. I like it playing because it makes me stress free. Also, it makes me energetic and I think it is easy to learn but you have to take care of the injury as in this sport only there is badminton and shuttlecock. You have to hit the cock with the badminton. It is very easy to learn for a teenager also or for the young adult also. In my society also a lot of young adults and teenagers play with me. Also, there are a lot of badminton matches every weekend in which the prizes are given to the winning teams. So I like playing it and in future it is becoming my hobby and I think in future I will go in this path to play badminton.

    Band 6-7

    Sports are very beneficial for the physical development of child and today I am describing about an outdoor sport that I like the most is a football. I vividly remember that I tried that sport in the era of COVID-19. In 2020 I first time tried that sport and I like that sport because it is my hobby and this sport is very beneficial for me as it helped me to develop my physical health and also my IQ. In that sport I like to play as a midfielder because as a midfielder have to use his mind to play balls and that's why I like this sport. To learn that sport is it is a piece of cake for me and it is very easy to learn so I recommend that sport to children to develop their physical health as well as mental also.

    Band 6-7

    There are so many outdoor sports I'd like to have participated or like I would like to do. But the one thing standing out is football. Because from my childhood onwards I am watching these sports and it has really motivated me to love what football is. And it's a beautiful game where everyone comes together and plays as a team. It's not an individual sport like other sports which are sometimes very boring to me to be frank. But football is a team sport and team spirit where you have to showcase everything you have. And the best or like it's a dream for me to play in United Manchester's home ground. And I'd like to experience that home ground. It would be a blessing if I could juggle for a few times in that field. So that's my dream ground for playing this sport. Additionally, it is a very tough sport to be telling. Because if you choose it as a team game, even if one team member plans to play very weak, the entire team will be losing the game. And apart from that, if you look at the mastering of the game, it's not about the tactics we play on the pitch. It's also on offside. So how a player can perform its overall 100% is depending on the overall condition of the sports.

    Band 6

    I am going to talk about an outdoor sport which is Bicycle. Bicycle is a very good exercise or sport which maintains our health and which makes us physically fit and also it increases our blood circulation. It also plays a very important role in our daily routine. It should be included in our daily routine and everyone should do the Bicycle. It is a sport as well as it is also an exercise. So, it keeps our legs active and also keeps our body active. So, in my point of view, this sport is very good for our overall health and everyone should do this.

    Band 6

    The most favourite outdoor sport I like is football. Football is the most famous sport in the world. For me also it's my favourite outdoor sport. First I touched the ball with my leg while I was 10 years old in my home ground. It was a really great moment for me because I was not aware of football at that time but my brothers told me how to do it. Now I feel in my home ground playing football that makes me over the moon. While playing football we have to have a great ball control and we should have pass accuracy because we should have to pass to other players. Accurate pass will enhance the playing style. It is one of the important thing I believe. Shooting is another aspect to shooting the ball. Finally finishing is the last thing. We can play football everywhere. I think football is the greatest sport in the world and it is the one.

    Band 6

    Outdoor sport is like played outside, like tennis, cricket, football, these are some of the outdoor sports that one can try and where we can find these sports to be active on the grounds, people can, and it is easy, in outdoor sports, outdoor sports can be played in clubs, you can get, and to learn any outdoor sports, one has to be consistent and determinant in their practices, regular exercises, and proper diet has to be followed, routine has to be maintained to learn the sports, learn the particular sport easily.

    Band 6

    Swimming is an outdoor sports that I like to do, for me it is very therapeutic as it is a fat burner kind of sports and it also develops the skills, it increases the breathing power and keeps the mind calm and it decreases the mental strength, stress. I tried the swimming for the first time in the swimming complex nearby my residential area, so when I got up there first time, I saw the swimmer diving there, practicing there, I decided that I won't do it because it was scary for me, but my trainer helped me for coping up with this situation, he tried to motivate me and told me some easy steps from where I started and now today when I am doing it regularly, it feels so easy, even after when I started practicing, in a week I started swimming very perfectly, so it's not a big deal, swimming is a very good exercise anyone can do in their regular lifestyle and it is a way to keep yourself healthy and your mind calm.
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